Federal Register #R607004

FTC Request for Comment on Petition for Rulemaking on Wagering App Marketing

This opportunity is a request for public comment from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding a petition for rulemaking on wagering app marketing practices. - Government Buyer: - Federal Trade Commission (FTC) - Petitioners: - National Consumers League - Campaign for Fairer Gambling - National Council for Problem Gambling - Public Health Advocacy Institute - Truth in Advertising, Inc. - Focus of Petition: - Addresses alleged unfair marketing practices in wagering applications - Concerns the use of push notifications for marketing without meaningful consumer consent - Highlights lack of effective opt-out mechanisms for consumers, unless they block essential account communications - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are being procured - This is part of the federal rulemaking process and is open for public comment - No contract or procurement action is associated with this notice

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The Federal Trade Commission received a petition for rulemaking from multiple organizations including the National Consumers League and the Campaign for Fairer Gambling. The petition addresses unfair practices in the marketing of wagering applications, specifically the delivery of push notifications for marketing without meaningful consumer consent and without an effective mechanism to stop such advertising. The Commission invites written comments on the petition, which is published online. Comments must be filed by August 27, 2026.

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